Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of breech is as below...

Unbreech :: Unbreech (v. t.) To free the breech of, as a cannon, from its fastenings or coverings..

Brankursine :: Brankursine (n.) Bear's-breech, or Acanthus..

Retractor :: Retractor (n.) In breech-loading firearms, a device for withdrawing a cartridge shell from the barrel..

Cylinder :: Cylinder (n.) The bore of a gun; the turning chambered breech of a revolver.

Buckskin :: Buckskin (n.) Breeches made of buckskin.

Breeching :: Breeching (n.) A whipping on the breech, or the act of whipping on the breech..

Smallclothes :: Smallclothes (n. pl.) A man's garment for the hips and thighs; breeches. See Breeches.

Breeching :: Breeching (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Breec.

Gaskins :: Gaskins (n.pl.) Loose hose or breeches; galligaskins.

Chamber :: Chamber (n.) A short piece of ordnance or cannon, which stood on its breech, without any carriage, formerly used chiefly for rejoicings and theatrical cannonades..

Breech :: Breech (v. t.) To fasten with breeching.

Breech :: Breech (n.) Breeches.

Breech :: Breech (n.) The hinder part of anything; esp., the part of a cannon, or other firearm, behind the chamber..

Breeches :: Breeches (n. pl.) Trousers; pantaloons.

Bear''s-breech :: Bear's-breech (n.) See Acanthus, n., 1..

Clinch :: Clinch (n.) A hitch or bend by which a rope is made fast to the ring of an anchor, or the breeching of a ship's gun to the ringbolts..

Vent :: Vent (n.) The opening at the breech of a firearm, through which fire is communicated to the powder of the charge; touchhole..

Shell :: Shell (n.) The case which holds the powder, or charge of powder and shot, used with breechloading small arms..

Corduroy :: Corduroy (n.) Trousers or breeches of corduroy.

Tang :: Tang (n.) The projecting part of the breech of a musket barrel, by which the barrel is secured to the stock..

Random Fonts

Most Popular